Sigma DP1 vs Sony H400

Lets examine more closely at the Sigma DP1 versus Sony H400, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and H400 (20MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The DP1 was unveiled 6 years before the H400 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the DP1 matches up against the H400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1 comes with exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony H400 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the DP1 versus the H400.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 and H400 is 87 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 and H400.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP1 having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony H400 will offer greater detail having an extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older DP1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.